Salaripedia
English

How much does an inspector make in Hilton Head Island?

$42,640a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC metro area. That is $20.50 an hour or $3,553 a month.

Hourly
$20.50
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
349 of 388
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,700Median: $42,640Highest 10%: $68,640
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,700$17.16
25th$39,750$19.11
Median$42,640$20.50
75th$57,250$27.52
90th$68,640$33.00

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Charleston, SC$50,470
Augusta, GA$49,960
Sumter, SC$49,250
Spartanburg, SC$49,160
Columbia, SC$48,310
Charlotte, NC$47,670
Greenville, SC$47,470
Florence, SC$47,280
Myrtle Beach, SC$42,620
Inspector salary in South Carolina Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Hilton Head Island

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,370
Welder$54,030
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$48,650
Butcher and Meat Cutter$42,720
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$40,710
Baker$39,080
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$31,920
Salaries for every job in Hilton Head Island, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Hilton Head Island?

The median hourly pay in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC metro area is $20.50 ($42,640 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Hilton Head Island than the national average?

No: $42,640 against $48,570 nationally, 12% less.

How does Hilton Head Island compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $46,890, so Hilton Head Island pays 9% less.

Where does Hilton Head Island rank for inspector pay?

349 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Hilton Head Island?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,640 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.